Mercedes dedicate Melbourne victory to Schumacher

18 March, 2014

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff dedicated Nico Rosberg’s victory to to their former driver Michael Schumacher, who lies comatose in a hospital in France.

Speaking after his team’s triumph at the opening race of the 2014 season in Melbourne Wolff said, “Finally, this victory has a very special meaning for us, too. I would like to dedicate it to Michael, who has been in all our thoughts this weekend.”

“He will keep fighting, as only he knows how, and we are sending all our strength to him today,” added Wolff.